Beyonce Knowles got so carried away while making her new album - she ended up recording over 70 songs.

The former "Destiny's Child" star spent nearly a year in the recording studio, laying down tracks for her currently untitled record, which is set for release next month.

And the singer admits she did overwork herself, but only because the new Lp is so important to her.

She says in a statement on her official website, "I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me.

"I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me.

"I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child."